Which of the following statements regarding Down syndrome is false?

A) Trisomy 21 is the cause of Down syndrome.
B) Down syndrome is the most common serious birth defect in the United States.
C) People with Down syndrome usually have a shorter life span than normal.
D) Down syndrome is least likely to be seen in the infants of mothers over 40.


Answer: D

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